Handicapping the 'Captain America' Contenders: Who will lead them?
Breaking down the actors on board to audition to join the new Marvel franchise
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February 24, 2010 at 8:20PM EST Reply to CommentI'm not exactly sure what the problem with Chace Crawford is, assuming he can bulk up. He looks the part. Hugh Jackman plays some poncey roles when he sings and dances on Broadway - is that better or worse than gossip girl? As I recall, he made a pretty good Wolverine.
Krasinksi and Vogel are out. Love Krasinski and I have nothing against Vogel, but there's not enough CGI in the world to bulk Krasinski up to appropriate levels and Vogel is the same height as me...and I'm 5' 7".
I think Crawford, Porter and Hedlund are all really solid choices, sans having seen them act much. Still, I think that this role, more than any other in the Marvel universe (except maybe Thor) is about the actor's physical characteristics. I'd still like to see them give Charlie Hunnam a nod. And it's too bad Simon Baker's not younger.
johnnyboy
February 24, 2010 at 11:27PM EST Reply to Commentlast i checked, people could still bulk up the old fashioned way
Devin
February 24, 2010 at 11:55PM EST Reply to CommentI'm not clicking through a gallery. Earn your hits with content.
JoeK
February 25, 2010 at 11:54AM EST Reply to CommentPorter or Fleuger are the best visual fits from those shown. I am surprised that Channing Tatum is not among those listed. Wasn't Chris Hemsworth (George Kirk in JJTrek) floated before too?
Jason T
February 25, 2010 at 1:06PM EST Reply to CommentI have to say "Brief Interviews With Hideous Men" game me an idea that Krasinski can act, or at least not smirk through a role. Once upon a time George Clooney was a tv actor who could only make it through a scene with a smile and a downward head turn. Now hes an Oscar nominee and easily envisioned in almsot any role. Why cant Krasinski do the same?
March 4, 2010 at 6:53AM EST Reply to CommentWhat Captain America def. is not, is meterosexual. So GossipGirl boys is a no. Scott Porter would be my choice just by looks, he's got the jaw for it. I think Cap should be in his 30's and Scott would look right for a 1940's soldier as well.
March 9, 2010 at 12:09PM EST Reply to CommentUh, how about "None of the Above?"